William Shatner will never sign an autograph in public, so stop asking

William Shatner at the Priceline.com Hollywood Charity Horse Show on June 2, 2018, in Burbank, Calif. (Photo: Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

William Shatner’s stance on signing autographs reads like a Dr. Seuss novel. It’s a no in the restroom, it’s a no when he’s on the phone with his wife. It’s a no when he’s with his grandchildren, and it’s a no because he wants a private life!

The Star Trek star fielded criticism from discouraged fans on Twitter who pressed him on why he won’t offer up his John Hancock. First of all, he says: Stop asking, because his anti-‘graph stance is well-known.

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How about you just don’t ask me? Most who follow me know I don’t give autographs in public. 🤷🏼‍♂️ https://t.co/fZsy9UlhbS

Why? Because Shatner doesn’t consider it to be a simple gesture, no matter how politely one asks.

It’s hardly “simple.” If I’m out & about with family or waiting for a plane & I do it for one; an instant line 50 forms. So if I say no to #1 or #21 it’s the same – I’m a jerk. So to save time the answer is no. There’s a time and place for everything & conventions are that place. https://t.co/vbH6ns5JJv

If you think he’s a jerk, why don’t you try getting autograph requests all over the place.

I’m supposed to care about people who sneak up behind me to have someone grab a photo, who interrupt my private times enjoying my grandchildren, who bother me in restrooms& who even interrupt my calling my wife at the airport in order to request a photo or autograph? 🙄🤷🏼‍♂️ https://t.co/p8j0CDpd6H

Let him reiterate: It’s NEVER happening in public, people! Unless he’s at something like Comic-Con.

No. Anytime I’m out in public I’m doing something- going to a meeting, taking my grandchildren to the park, having a meal, traveling to a meeting or an event, etc… I value my personal time above all else. That’s why I go to conventions & come here- to make myself accessible. https://t.co/phUiG2MQK2